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August 12, 2017 Magazine Post a Comment

Tips for Interns

Get a Head Start on Your Career

One of the best ways to gain experience for your future career is starting an internship. These are beneficial for not only building up your resume but also networking with people in your field and potentially landing you a full-time job after you finish college. As an intern myself, here are a few things that I’ve learned…

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Questions

Starting an internship can be intimidating, especially because you have no idea what you are doing. Although you aren’t expected to know things right away, it is important that you learn quickly so you can have an easier transition. Always do what you are told and even if you aren’t 100% sure, always ask. This is your time to learn, so sitting there being confused about something isn’t going to help anyone.

Punctuality= Professionalism

Being on time is a must. You should treat your internship like a real job, because it is one! Show your supervisor that you are serious about the position. This also means dressing appropriately, maintaining eye contact and speaking professionally..

Work Hard

This one is pretty self explanatory. Every task should be taken seriously and done correctly. This isn’t school where mistakes only affect your success. You are working for an organization and it is important that you show your best work.  

Be Easy to Work With

Collaborate well with other co-workers, accept assignments without complaint, ask for more work when your done and listen carefully to instructions. Nobody likes a “Negative Nelly” so come in with a positive attitude!

Share Your Ideas

Sometimes interns are left with nothing to do. Come up with new projects to do but get them cleared by your supervisor first. Show him/her that you are creative and willing to go the extra mile.

 

This is your time to shine and learn as much as you possibly can. After the internship is done you will have gained lots of valuable experience and a reference which is always very handy. And don’t forget to have fun!

August 4, 2017 Magazine Post a Comment

How to Overcome “Artist’s Block”

The Case of the Artist Blues


Every creative person can agree that when inspiration and ideas runs dry, quite frankly… it sucks. While you may have heard about writer’s block, artist’s experience this as well! Pablo Picasso had a case of artist’s block in 1935 after divorcing his first wife, Olga. He refused to go to his own studio because the drawings and paintings “infuriated him”. Here are a few tips and tricks to solving your own block of creativity.

 

 

 

 

 

Explore with new materials and tools.

 Picasso did this too! Instead of painting, he took a new outlook and began writing poetry, later publishing them in his journal Les Chaiers d’Art. Don’t feel like you have to focus on solely one art form. Try something new! Instead of acrylic paint try oil pastels, etc. Exploring new materials forces you to slow down and think about each process. This is a great way to crawl out of the slump and forces you to think of new ideas.

Find an alternate point of view.

Spending time with the same art crowd can limit you from seeing things differently. Being with an new crowd of people who have other experiences and skills can open up new perceptions and help tear down the blinders that disallow you from having an open mind.

Observe other artists.

Explore the internet, visit a local gallery or museum or even look through art books and magazines. Take the time to appreciate other artist’s work and find inspiration from them!

Have fun!

We seldom forget that while art is our job, it is still important to enjoy ourselves too. Try finger painting or even flinging paint at a canvas. Loosen up and don’t worry about the outcome.

Watching children create is a great way to find the fun again.You may be surprised what they can teach you!

Move around.

Sitting and staring at a blank page of paper is not going to be productive. Try going for a walk or run. Allow yourself to be spontaneous and explore your horizons.

Sleep.

You may just be working too hard and your brain doesn’t function anymore. Who knows, maybe you will have an interesting dream that motivates you!